Mcdermand

Mcdermand Meaning & Origin

About Mcdermand
The surname Mcdermand is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacDhiarmaid, meaning "son of Diarmaid." Diarmaid is an ancient Gaelic personal name that is believed to have originated from the combination of the elements "di" meaning "without" and "armaid" meaning "envy." The name suggests a person who is free from envy or jealousy. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved to Mcdermand, but its meaning remains rooted in its Gaelic origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mcdermand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mcdermand: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcdermand based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTRMNT
🗽 NYSIIS
MN
🔊 Soundex
M23065053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K D ER1 M AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/mcdermand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTRMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcdermand in Braille

Here's how to represent Mcdermand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mcdermand in braille

How to sign the name Mcdermand using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mcdermand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mcdermand in sign language

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